Designing a Competitive Marching Band Show with Richard Saucedo

Curated from JW Pepper – Richard Saucedo interview with Scott McCormick –

Intro: 0:00

What goes into designing a competitive marching band show in 2023? – 00:30

If you do go competitive, what are your goals? – 1:56

What does a design team look like? – 4:56

When does the process of creating the show begin? – 6:57

What should you consider when choosing music? – 8:02

Writing for your students and giving them the chance to be successful – 10:52

Pre-made shows are available as well – 12:09

What to know about licensing and permissions – 12:33

How critical are the parents and boosters? – 14:07

How critical is your relationship with administrators? – 15:46